CVE-2022-27850: WordPress Simple Ajax Chat plugin <= 20220115 - Multiple Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2022
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Updated

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Simple Ajax Chat (WordPress plugin) <= 20220115 allows an attacker to clear the chat log or delete a chat message.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Plugin-planet Simple Ajax Chat Wordpress<=20220115

Remediation

Information

Update to 20220216 or higher version.

Event History

Apr 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:24 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-27850?

CVE-2022-27850 is a vulnerability called Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in Simple Ajax Chat WordPress plugin, allowing an attacker to clear the chat log or delete a chat message.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27850?

The severity of CVE-2022-27850 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-27850?

The Simple Ajax Chat WordPress plugin versions up to and including 20220115 are affected by CVE-2022-27850.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-27850?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-27850 by performing Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks to clear the chat log or delete a chat message.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-27850?

Yes, a patch is available to fix the vulnerability. Please refer to the provided references for more information.

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